While India is preparing to face England in the second test of the five game series at Edgbaston from July 2, the accent is firmly put on what the surface of Birmingham is likely to offer and if the story can be rewritten by visitors to a place where they have never won.Since the organization of his first test in 1902, Edgbaston has seen 56 test games. During the last 10 tests in Edgbaston, the average score of the first rounds was 334. When India played for the last time here, England managed to achieve a goal of 378. Interestingly, the teams that the pursuit appeared victorious in each of the last four tests on the sites, suggesting that the terrain tends to promote strikers as the match progresses. These figures suggest land that tends to press early before deteriorating as the match progresses, the striker becoming more difficult in the second half.
Global statistics in Edgbaston
- Games played: 56
- Time: 1902 to 2024.
- Linked maths: 0
- Executions over (RPO): 3.03
- Stick average: 31.75
- 1st round average score: 302
- 2nd sleeve average score: 315
- Average 3rd round score: 243
- 4th round score: 157
- The highest score: 710/7 (188.1 Overs) England vs India (2011)
- The lowest score: Pakistan 72 vs England (2010)
The beating teams won 29 times 29 times while those who played for the first time have only won 12 times, which is less than half. Of the eight tests played between India and England in Edgbaston, India lost seven and pulled one. In particular, even the famous Indian team of 2022 did not manage to break the hoodoo, losing by seven counters despite a target of 378. The overall record of England in the room is 30 victories of 56 games, stressing the feeling of fortress of Edgbaston for the hosts.Historically, Edgbaston favored designers, especially at the start of the game, helped by the traditional English weather and swing. Since 2000, quick quisors have claimed 490 counters from Edgbaston with an average of 31 points per counter. Although Pace has clearly played a major role, the spinners were not too far away, having represented 153 counters, with an average of 34 per scalp, which indicates that the pace and the spin can be effective in the right conditions. As the terrain is worn, the spinners can come into play from day 3, especially if it remains dry and the surface begins to take its turn.Bowling since 2000
- Quick quantities: 490 counters at 31 means
- Spinners: 153 counters at 34 means
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Who will win the second test between India and England at Edgbaston?
With the weather forecasts predicting the possible rain interruptions and the cash flow spells at the start of the test, expect the designers to dominate the procedures early, but the spin puzzle may require resolving if the match goes to the subsequent stages. England has a spinner in their XI in Shoaib Bashir, but India, on the other hand, will pass on the field for the 2nd test, as confirmed by the Indian assistant coach Ryan Ten Doedchate.